Gray, Magnusson shine at Burnout Torrance

A highly anticipated North swell delivered on its promise Tuesday morning with spitting overhead barrels throughout the South Bay. Photographer Tim Tindall parked himself at Burnout and locked his lens on pros surfers Alex Gray and Cheyne Magnusson.
Redondo Beach About Town
Leaf blower ban has given initial OK by City Council The Redondo Beach City Council has initially approved a ban on leaf blowers in residential areas, following similar bans in neighboring Hermosa and Manhattan Beach. The ban would not apply to commercial zones. The ordinance legislating the ban is being written by city staff and must […]
Redondo Beach Police Beat
Retired LASD deputy wounded in late-night shooting on Avenues A retired Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy and Redondo Beach resident was shot after answering his door at his home in the 500 block of Avenue G early Thursday morning. Redondo Beach Police responded to the home 12:28 a.m. regarding a 911 call from a resident […]
Hermosa Beach About Town
Parking permit renewal Residents living in parking permit areas are urged to renew their permits. Renewal can be done online through the city’s website, www.hermosabch.org, or by mail, to avoid waiting in line. The city will begin mailing out permits the week of Jan. 29. Over-the-counter renewals will begin Feb. 5. To renew in person, […]
Redondo enters Bay League girls basketball action on a roll

Riding a nine-game winning streak, Redondo’s girls basketball team is prepared for its Bay League schedule that began Tuesday with a home game against Morningside and will continue Friday at Inglewood and Tuesday at Palos Verdes. League games are slated for 6 p.m. Redondo entered the week with a 9-3 record after winning its second […]
Beach Cities Sports: Beach volleyball, running, softball and more

Beach Volleyball: Former Mira Costa High School and Stanford University indoor volleyball standout Alix Klineman, who is now focusing on the beach game, and teammate April Ross completed a run of 10 consecutive victories in their first FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour tournament together to claim Dela Beach Open gold in The Hague, Netherlands on Sunday. […]
They’re not making it anymore.’ — Mark Twain
‘ Beach Cities real estate prices have been appreciating at astounding rates for several years, both residential and commercial. Our schools, beaches, and business districts have been attracting an increasing number of people to the area, which in turn increases the appeal to retailers and other businesses Since 1970, the number of local housing units […]
Redondo’s boys basketball team avoids Morningside upset

With 45 seconds left in Redondo’s Bay League opener Tuesday night against Morningside High, a fire alarm went off and the game came to a standstill while lights flashed and all kinds of noise effects filled the gym. You could say the same thing happened a few minutes earlier when the heavily favored Redondo boys […]